Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

APPRENTICESHIPS

Level 2 Diploma for Hair/Barber Professionals

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade C-E or grade 4-2. A grade C/4 in either English or maths is required, or a Level 1 Hairdressing qualification.

Level 3 Advanced Creative Hairdressing Professional

For the Level 3 Apprenticeship you will need a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing and achieved both GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above. 2 Years

1 Year Career paths include working as a hair stylist, on a cruise liner or in theatre/TV.

Career paths include working as a hair stylist, on a cruise liner or in theatre/TV. You may want to set up your own business or work freelance.

Level 2 Beauty Therapist

You should have achieved both GCSE English and maths.

Level 3 Advanced Beauty Therapist

We recommend that you should have completed a Level 2

Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or Nail Services, or hold a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Nail Services. For the Level 3 Full Time Courses and Apprenticeship Guide 2023/24 Apprenticeship you will need to achieve both GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above. 1 Year

1 Year Will provide progression onto Level 3 Advanced Beauty Therapy.

Working in a Health and Beauty Spa, Hotel, Cruise ship or Salon. You may like to set up your own business or work freelance as a mobile therapist to suit your own hours. Some students take their skills to travel abroad as the English qualifications are recognised and highly reputable.